Estonian Fried Smelts

Name: Estonian Fried Smelts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rye flour; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt,; more to taste; 2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional); 1 cup vegetable oil for frying; 2 lb. fresh smelts, heads and tails left on, cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry; Apple cider vinegar; lemon juice

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup rye flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt,
more to taste
2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
2 lb. fresh smelts, heads and tails left on, cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry
Apple cider vinegar
lemon juice

Directions

1

On a large plate, combine the rye and white flour, salt, and caraway seeds and mix well.
2

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
3

Roll the smelts in the flour mixture, and fry, a few at a time until crisp and golden, about 1 minute on each side.
4

Drain on paper towels.
5

Serve with vinegar.
6

Serves 4 to 6 as a snack.